Missions at Tuckston
With the call to go and make disciples of all nations, Tuckston has a heart for serving our community, nation, and world. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for people of all ages to serve locally and abroad, and we welcome you to join us as we take the heart of God to the heart of people through missions!
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Local Missions
God has a huge heart for the Athens community! Check out our community partners to see how Tuckston joins Him in the work He is doing in Athens.
Domestic Missions
Domestic Missions are great ways to serve God and others here in America. For information on our mission opportunities email Victoria Grubbs at victoria@tuckston.org.
Past Trips:
Washington DC (MS + HS)
Pennsylvania (MS + HS youth)
Puerto Rico (HS youth)
International Missions
International Missions are a great way to serve God and grow in your faith. Every year we take a trip to Brazil led by Hilda Fletcher. You can contact her at manna326@yahoo.com
Past Trips:
Brazil (Adults 18+)
Mexico
Local Community Partnerships
Click name to learn more about these local organizations and ways you can serve in our community!
A.I.R.S.
AIRS provides activities for people with disabilities. They strive to make the impossible possible through adapted sports.
UGA Weasley Foundation
The UGA Wesley Foundation is a place where students can encounter God, engage in life-giving community, and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. They believe in creating an environment where students can have authentic encounters with Jesus, discover their gifts, and use them for God's glory.
Habitat for Humanity
Provides strength, stability, & self-reliance through shelter in Clarke, Oconee, & Oglethorpe counties
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
FCA’s mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Athens Nurses' Clinic
The Athens Nurses Clinic is a non-profit safety-net health care clinic providing free evaluation, treatment and education for acute and chronic medical and dental conditions to low income uninsured residents of Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding counties.
The Salvation Army Athens
The Salvation Army is there for the most vulnerable in our community: those whose wages are gone, those who need food, those who have no place to call home, and so many others who desperately need help and hope. All donations stay in the community.
Red Cross
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Athens Pregnancy Center
They work to empower women & men facing pregnancy decisions. Compassionate, trained staff and volunteers will talk through options and are here to answer any questions.
Athens Community Council on Aging
ACCA's one critical mission during the pandemic is that no senior will be left behind. ACCA's focuses are food and basic needs, security checks and virtual social connections.
Kids First
Kids First is a 501 (c)(3) organization that seeks to share God’s immense love with others through outreach in Athens, GA and Jamaica.
The Ark
The Ark provides emergency financial assistance, financial education, and asset building programs to low income working families when they are faced with an unexpected financial crisis.
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
The Northeast Georgia Food Bank distributes food to those in need through partner agencies, mobile pantry events, and community programs throughout the area. Every $1 donated buys 4 meals.
Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread Community Kitchen normally serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday for anyone who needs a meal.
Girl Scouts: https://www.gshg.org/
Boy Scouts: https://www.scouting.org/
Scouting is fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
Bigger Vision
Bigger Vision of Athens is a 34-bed shelter for homeless men and women open 365 days of the year. Currently, it cannot open with services as usual, but has sack meals outside and provides coats, scarves and blankets. It is working to open its shower and laundry facilities on appointment while identifying other areas of support.
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
UMCOR provides relief, response and long-term recovery grants when events overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on their own.
Mercy Clinic
Mercy Clinic is a Christian health clinic providing free medical, dental, pharmacy and health education to the low-income uninsured of Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Oglethorpe & Oconee counties.
The Sparrow's Nest
The Sparrow's Nest is a Christian ministry serving those in need in the Athens, GA area.
Athens Homeless Shelter
AAHS currently shelters 11 homeless families with children as they transition out of homelessness, as they access resources to help them become economically self-sufficient.
Athens Area Emergency Food Bank
The AAEFB's purpose is to meet the food needs for one week for families or individuals who live in Athens-Clarke County and are faced with emergencies. They must be referred by an approved agency.
Project Safe
Project Safe works to end domestic violence through crisis intervention, ongoing supportive services, systems change advocacy, and prevention and education. Today our services range from short term crisis counseling on the hot-line to long term support through our Follow Up and Transitional Housing programs.